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Plug-in hybrid operation
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The charge status of the high-voltage battery is
thus systematically controlled. In addition, the
control function takes into account that:
the fuel saving through the use of electrical
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energy can vary, dependent on the route (e.g.
urban, interurban or motorway)
the use of electrical energy is held available
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for electric driving, particularly for urban
routes
The vehicle thus automatically selects the opti-
mum driving mode for the respective section of
the route.
The route-based operating strategy is available
under the following conditions:
the Individual drive program is selected
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in the Individual drive program, the ECO set-
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ting is selected under Drive
HYBRID driving mode is selected
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active route guidance is activated
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suitable map data is available
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When the route-based operating strategy is
being used, the area in front of the vehicle is
shown as green in the multifunction display.
Parking
Apply the electric parking brake.
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The red ! indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up.
Use the DIRECT SELECT lever to shift the
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automatic transmission to P.
Switch the ignition off.
X
The READY indicator in the instrument cluster
goes out.
Further information on parking and switching off
the internal combustion engine (
page 191).
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